TORREVIEJA, VEGA BAJA NEWS

Swarm of earthquakes makes the Costa Blanca and Murcia trembleA dozen offshore tremors recorded in the south of the province yesterday and this morning A total of 12 small earthquakes occurred nearby off the southern Costa Blanca within a few hours of each other between Monday evening and this morning... 08/08/2025

Torrevieja Turkish gang shooting suspects jailed on remandFirearms have been recovered and suspects' involvement with other incidents is also under investigation One of the guns recovered as evidence Three Turkish citizens have been denied bail and jailed on remand in connection with the fatal.. 08/08/2025

Airport buses announce improvements to the Murcia Corvera – Torrevieja route from August 9Prompt and hassle-free airport transfers for all incoming and outgoing flights at Corvera! Airport Buses, the new shuttle bus company offering routes to and from the Region of Murcia International Airport in Corvera, have announced exciting changes to the..

Dead cow at Altea beach is second on Costa Blanca in less than a weekCases are so far unexplained but cargo ships carrying livestock have been blamed for previous similar incidents A dead cow in the sea at a beach is an unpleasant surprise for bathers but is not as uncommon as you may think. The severely decomposed.. 06/08/2025

Turkish gang member killed in broad daylight shooting in TorreviejaThe murder was committed at a busy intersection in central Torrevieja A man has died after being shot at the intersection of Rambla Juan Mateo and Calle Pedro Lorca in central Torrevieja. The shooting took place on Sunday afternoon, August 3 in broad.. 04/08/2025

Race to rescue Costa Blanca beached whale fails to save its lifeYoung pilot whale was found on the rocks in Torrevieja on Sunday morning A race against the clock was unable to save the life of a young pilot whale that was beached in Torrevieja on Sunday. The calf was first spotted by a worker for the beach.. 04/08/2025

Dead cow washed up at busy Torrevieja beachOnlookers at Playa de La Mata were shocked by unexplained appearance of sea “moo”-nster La Mata beach, Torrevieja Beachgoers taking a dip at La Mata in Torrevieja alerted lifeguards on Wednesday July 30 after they saw a large object.. 01/08/2025

New desalination plants planned for Águilas and Torrevieja to increase water supply in Murcia and AlicanteThese major infrastructure projects aim to ease groundwater pressure and provide more fresh water for the area Two large desalination projects are moving forward in Águilas and Torrevieja, with the Confederación Hydrográfica del.. 30/07/2025

Surgery wait times shrink at Vega Baja's two public hospitalsTorrevieja Hospital leads with a 56-day average wait time for surgery Patients needing surgery in the Vega Baja have reason to feel relieved. Both public hospitals in the area are performing better than the regional average when it comes to getting.. 29/07/2025

Read the August edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the August 2025 issue of Home & Living! Another great read which we hope will inspire you and give you lots of ideas for your home.   Featured in this month’s issue:   We chat to a couple who bought.. 29/07/2025

Lemons selling for eight times more in shops than growers earnCitrus farmers in Vega Baja are being paid 40 cents for lemons that later fetch nearly €3 in supermarkets If you’ve bought lemons lately, you’ve probably noticed the price has crept up. According to a new report by FACUA (a non-profit.. 25/07/2025

The sonic booms are over for now, but when will the next ones be?Here is when the next loud sonic booms from planes will be heard in southeast Spain   This Thursday February 13 marks the end of the latest round of supersonic training flights by the Spanish air force out of Albacete Air Base, which have caused.. 13/02/2025

5 of the best water parks on the Costa BlancaBeat the heat on the Costa Blanca with unmissable excitement for all the family A sun-kissed stretch of Mediterranean coastline, the Costa Blanca is a haven for families and thrill-seekers alike. And what better way to beat the summer heat than a.. 19/09/2024

Internet in Spain for home and mobile with no extra fees from ExcomGet the best mobile internet and home WiFi in Spain from Excom Telecable Many people coming to Spain, whether permanently or for an extended vacation, wonder how they can get WiFi internet for their home and data for their mobile phone, plus calls.. 13/02/2024

Costa Blanca day trips: 6 fantastic places to discover in southern AlicanteMake the most of the cooler weather and enjoy everything the Costa Blanca has to offer this autumn/winter The Costa Blanca, or the White Coast in English, effortlessly conjures up images of pristine Mediterranean beaches and turquoise waters. But.. 21/11/2023

Top beaches to visit in Alicante, Spain: Ultimate Costa Blanca South beach guideVisit the top beaches on Spain’s Costa Blanca in Alicante The Costa Blanca is a paradise strip of coastline on Spain’s eastern coast, in the Alicante province of Valencia. Encompassing such tourist hotspots as Torrevieja and Orihuela Costa..

What is the tourist tax, how much is it and where in Spain do you have to pay it?Tourist taxes are becoming more common in cities around the world, meaning holidaymakers having to pay extra for hotel rooms The tourist tax is a surcharge that, in the last few years before the Covid-19 pandemic, became popular in several cities that..

The 4 popular Spanish holiday destinations you cannot reach by trainIncredibly, the coastal tourist spots Torrevieja, Marbella and Almeria's Roquetas de Mar and El Ejido do not have rail connections Despite having more than 80,000 inhabitants with a five-fold increase during the summer, four popular Spanish holiday.. 21/02/2022

Artesanos de la Sal documentary about salt crafting in TorreviejaThe craft of making miniature models out of salt is in danger of disappearing from the Torrevieja salt lakes. The University of Alicante (UA) has produced a documentary which includes English subtitles, about the traditional salt craft found in Torrevieja.. 30/04/2021

Brexit collides with 1975 military law in Spain; British housebuyers must now obtain military permits in parts of the Vega Baja (Note: the limit of the military importance zone is not exact but approximate) Purchasers from third countries buying in areas designated as “Zones of Interest for National Defence” along the coastlines of Spain must obtain a military permit.. 08/02/2021